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Meaning of lavish praise
The primary meaning of "lavish praise" is to give someone or something a lot of praise, often in a way that is considered excessive or insincere.
Etymology of lavish praise
The word "lavish" comes from the Old French word "lavish", which is derived from the Latin word "lavish", meaning "to wash" or "to bathe", but in this context, it means to bestow or shower something generously.
The word "praise" comes from the Old French word "preisier", which is derived from the Latin word "pretium", meaning "price" or "value", and the Latin word "precari", meaning "to pray" or "to ask".
Synonyms
Definitions
- To give someone or something a lot of praise, often in a way that is considered excessive or insincere, according to Oxford Languages.
- * The phrase is often used to describe the act of expressing admiration or approval in an extravagant or elaborate manner.
Usage Examples
- The crowd lavished praise on the talented young musician after her performance.
- * The food critic lavished praise on the new restaurant, saying it was the best she had ever been to.
- * The company lavished praise on its employees for their hard work and dedication.